The series presents the most important Greek writers, in relation to the era they lived in and the historical and social context that influenced and shaped their work.

(Tribute to Zacharias Papantoniou, born on February 2, 1877, and passed away on February 1, 1940)

This episode of the series "GREEK WRITERS AND THEIR TIMES" presents the life and work of the poet, prose writer, columnist, and art critic Zacharias Papantoniou (born 1877 – died 1940), alongside the historical events of his time. Biographical details about his origin, studies, and involvement in journalism are shared.
The episode focuses on the topics of his articles in the daily Athenian press. It references his first appearance in literature with his poetry collection "War Songs" and the great impact of his dispatches from Paris for the newspaper "Empros" during 1908-1910. Special mention is made of the versatility of his work, as he engaged with all genres of written expression.
Excerpts from his works "Othon," "Mount Athos," "Renaissance," as well as his poem "The Woman in the Park," are read. The discussion also covers his short stories.
It is considered that his most significant contribution to the intellectual life of the country was his participation in the educational reform of Eleftherios Venizelos by writing the first reader in the Demotic Greek language, titled "The High Mountains" (1919), which, as the episode notably states, brought "a rare note of freshness" to Greek schools.
Zacharias Papantoniou also served as the director of the National Gallery from 1919, and in 1938 he was elected an academician in the Class of Letters and Arts.
Throughout the episode, the narration is accompanied by rich photographic and audiovisual archival material.